Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
14. Using the special tool, cut the remaining adhesive and remove the windshield glass.
15. Carefully remove the windshield glass from the vehicle and place on a stable work surface.
Installation
1. Dry-fit the new windshield glass on the existing urethane bead on the pinch weld.
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Position the windshield glass on the pinch weld.
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Center the windshield glass in the opening.
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Adjust the windshield glass stop blocks (if equipped) as needed for best fit.
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Make alignment marks with tape or non-staining grease pencil (preferably at the windshield glass stop blocks if equipped) on the windshield
glass and the body.
2. After the dry-fit alignment, remove the glass from the windshield opening and place on a stable work surface with the interior side of the glass
facing up.
3. Using a clean shop towel, brush or oil-free compressed air, clean the pinch weld area around the existing urethane. Remove any foreign material or
water that may have entered during windshield removal.
4. WARNING: Repair any corrosion found on the pinch weld. The pinch weld is a structural component of the vehicle. Corrosion left
unrepaired may reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle
occupant(s).
NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld. For minor scratches or exposed metal on the pinch weld, see the manufacturer's recommendations.
Using an appropriate tool, trim the urethane adhesive leaving a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) inbase of original equipment urethane on the pinch weld.
5. If reinstalling the same windshield glass, remove the remaining urethane adhesive from the glass leaving a thin layer to bond with the new urethane
bead.
6. Clean the inside of the new windshield glass with glass cleaner.
7. NOTE:
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Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the adhesive and primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane and primer. Refer to
the Material Chart in this procedure.
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Sika uses the same black primer for the glass and pinch weld area.
If installing a new windshield glass, apply urethane glass primer according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow at least 6 minutes to dry.
8. Cut the applicator tip to specification.
